Our Story
At Passed Down Plates, we believe that every family recipe carries more than just ingredients—it carries history, love, and tradition. What starts as a scribbled note in an old cookbook becomes a shared experience around the table. Our mission is to preserve those culinary heirlooms and connect home cooks across generations and geographies.
Founded by three food lovers who grew up swapping recipe cards at grandma’s kitchen table, Passed Down Plates is more than a website: it’s a community where your great-great-grandmother’s pie recipe can inspire someone halfway around the world.
Meet the Team

Matthew Shugart
Founder & CEO
Matthew grew up in a family of bakers and loves turning grandma’s sourdough starter into fresh loaves every Sunday. He is inspired by the family recipes he sees in cookbooks, and wishes that others can experience these types of dishes as well.
Get in Touch
Questions, feedback, or just want to say hi? We’d love to hear from you!
- Email: hello@passeddownplates.com
- Instagram: @passed_down_plates
- Facebook: Passed Down Plates